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Keller's game-winning goal in OT completes Mammoth's comeback over Flyers
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 12:05 a.m. | Save Story
Chase down steal from Nick Schmaltz sets up two clutch goals from Clayton Keller to help the Mammoth complete three-goal comeback in 5-4 win over Philadelphia.
Jonathan Toews gets standing ovation in return to Chicago with the Winnipeg Jets
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 19 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Jonathan Toews exhaled and then laughed and shook his head in disbelief as the standing ovation continued for four-plus minutes. "All right, all right," he said before taking another lap in front of the cheering crowd.
Tkachuk is back for the Panthers. Will it be enough to spark a run to the playoffs?
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 19 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
Matthew Tkachuk is back with the Florida Panthers, ready to help the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions try to return to the playoffs and start tuning up to play for USA Hockey at next month's Milan Cortina Olympics.
Goalie fight breaks out between Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky and San Jose's Alex Nedeljkovic
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 19 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
A goalie fight broke out with 14 minutes left in a game Monday night between the Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks that had gotten increasingly chippy with post-whistle pushing and shoving.
Schmidt's 4 points powers Mammoth to 6-3 win over Kraken
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
Nate Schmidt scored two goals and added two assists to help the Mammoth pull away late in 6-3 win over the Kraken. Lawson Crouse also totaled three points to help lift Utah in high-scoring affair.
Rangers' Zibanejad, Sullivan reach career milestones, 1 day after GM's 'disappointment' letter
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 17 - 3:47 p.m. | Save Story
New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad and coach Mike Sullivan achieved career milestones Saturday, one day after team president and general manager Chris Drury sent a letter to fans expressing disappointment over how the season has gone.
Zibanejad sets Rangers' record for power-play goals, ties team hat trick record in win over Flyers
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 17 - 2:18 p.m. | Save Story
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals and his three-goal performance tied the team record for most career hat tricks in New York's 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
Rangers GM Chris Drury shared letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 16 - 3:38 p.m. | Save Story
New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury shared a letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment.
John Marino's deflected goal in late 3rd lifts Mammoth to win over visiting Stars
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 11:44 p.m. | Save Story
Karel Vejmelka made 26 saves to help the Mammoth hold off a late rally from the Stars as Nick Schmaltz and John Marino each pick up two points in the 2-1 victory.
It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, too
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 15 - 3:10 a.m. | Save Story
Burned in Zach Werenski's memory is the first U.S. practice at the 4 Nations Face-Off last February.
Lineup changes spark Mammoth's 6-1 victory over Maple Leafs
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 12:09 a.m. | Save Story
After swapping Dylan Guenther and Daniil But between the second and third lines, the Utah offense exploded for six goals, with Guenther totaling 3 points and But adding 2 points.
Kucherov scores deciding shootout goal as Lightning beat Penguins 2-1 for 11th straight win
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 13 - 9:10 p.m. | Save Story
Nikita Kucherov scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.
'Fragile' Rangers are looking for answers to turn their season around
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 13 - 2:13 p.m. | Save Story
Past the midway point of the NHL season, confidence is not in high supply for the New York Rangers, losers of four in a row and seven of their past eight games since returning from the holiday break.
Columbus Blue Jackets fire coach Dean Evason, hire Rick Bowness to replace him
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 12 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Columbus Blue Jackets fired coach Dean Evason and named hockey-lifer Rick Bowness as his replacement on Monday.
NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June with PSU's Gavin McKenna as the top prospect
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 12 - 5:48 p.m. | Save Story
The Buffalo Sabres will host the NHL draft in June, commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday, with highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centerpiece of the event.
Utah's Vanecek makes 33 saves in OT loss as Columbus' Voronkov scores game-winner
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Clayton Keller totaled two points and Vitek Vanecek recorded 33 saves but the Mammoth fell 3-2 in overtime against the Blue Jackets.
IOC happy as new Milan Cortina hockey arena almost ready to welcome NHL players
Daniella Matar, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 11 - 9:21 a.m. | Save Story
The International Olympic Committee says it's impressed with the new hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Games, even if parts of it still look like a building site.
Bruins' Zacha is awarded a reviewed goal with most of Rangers in locker room at end of 1st period
Ken Powtak, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 10 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
Bruins forward Pavel Zacha was awarded a delayed goal after a replay review while most of the New York Rangers players were in the locker room on Saturday, thinking the first period in Boston's 10-2 romp was over.
Schmaltz, Keller make history as they power Mammoth to win over Blues
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Jan. 9 - 11:21 p.m. | Save Story
Nick Schmaltz totaled three points to go along with Keller's three assists as the duo led the Mammoth to a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard returns from right shoulder injury
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 9 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
Connor Bedard is back. The rest of the Chicago Blackhawks, well, that's a day-to-day situation at the moment.
Patrick Kane becomes 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 8 - 8:44 p.m. | Save Story
Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday night.
Sharks acquire goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a trade with the Blackhawks
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 8 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
The San Jose Sharks acquired goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.
Amber Glenn sets record at US Figure Skating Championships, leads over world champ Alysa Liu
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 8 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Two-time defending champion Amber Glenn set the record for a women's short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday night, giving her a narrow lead over world champion Alysa Liu heading into the free skate.
Mammoth defeat Senators 3-1 on historic day for franchise
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 11:44 p.m. | Save Story
The Mammoth picked up a gritty 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators behind two early goals in the first period as the NHL announces the 2027 Winter Classic in Utah.
Glenn Hall, whose NHL goalie starts streak may never be broken, dies at age 94
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 7 - 11:19 p.m. | Save Story
Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose ironman streak of 502 starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.
Utah Mammoth to host the 2027 NHL Winter Classic against the Colorado Avalanche
John Coon, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 7 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Mammoth will host the 2027 Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium against the Colorado Avalanche. It's set to be the first outdoor game for the franchise formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes and before that the Winnipeg Jets. It's the last in the NHL that has not yet taken part. The exact date has not yet been announced for the game at the home of the University of Utah footbal team. Owners Ryan and Ashley Smith have been praised by Commissioner Gary Bettman for just about everything they've done since buying the team and relocating it to Salt Lake City.
Jets D Fleury alert, moving extremities after taken off ice on stretcher after collision with boards
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 6 - 9:49 p.m. | Save Story
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury was alert and moving his extremities after he was taken off the ice on a stretcher after a violent collision with the boards.
Islanders, Rangers and Devils have vastly different goaltending situations midway through the season
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 6 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Ilya Sorokin was spotless in his return to the net Tuesday night, 24 hours after good friend Igor Shesterkin went down with an injury that looked like it could be serious. Across the ice from Sorokin, Jacob Markstrom gave up goals on the first two shots he faced and could not make a save when needed on the way to allowing nine of them.
Flyers general manager Danny Briere prioritizes future over short-term playoff push
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 6 - 5:40 p.m. | Save Story
the promising record is part of the ongoing rebuild, not a sign it's close to ending.
Rangers' Adam Fox going on long-term injured reserve and Igor Shesterkin regular IR, AP source says
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 6 - 2:51 p.m. | Save Story
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is going on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury, according to a person familiar with the situation.
IIHF president on Olympic arena delays: 'We're going to have a tournament'
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 6 - 9:39 a.m. | Save Story
The head of the International Ice Hockey Federation said parts of the main hockey rink for the Milan Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished on time, but the playing surface, practice facilities and dressing rooms will be ready when the puck drops for the men's event Feb. 11.
Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin leaves game against the Mammoth because of injury
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 5 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin left his team's game against Utah midway through the first period with an apparent left leg injury. He did not return. Shesterkin's leg bent awkwardly with his skate on the ice as he attempted to avoid contact with Mammoth forward JJ Peterka, who was on the edge of the crease. Peterka did not appear to make contact with Shesterkin, who lay down in the net in pain while he was attended to by a trainer. Shesterkin was helped off the ice by the trainer and defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and did not put any weight on his left foot.
Durzi's OT winner lifts Mammoth by Rangers to cap 3-game road trip
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 8:17 p.m. | Save Story
Durzi tapped home the game-winning goal from Nick Schmaltz in overtime to lift the Mammoth to a 3-2 win Monday night over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
Hockey Hall of Fame player and longtime Blackhawks executive Bob Pulford dies at 89
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 5 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
Bob Pulford, a Hockey Hall of Fame player who went on to a lengthy career in the NHL as a coach and general manager, has died. He was 89.
Czechia beats Canada 6-4 in world junior hockey to set up all-European final with Sweden
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 4 - 11:36 p.m. | Save Story
Tomas Poletin scored on a deflection off his skate with 1:14 left and Czechia beat Canada 6-4 on Sunday night to advance to face Sweden in the first all-European world junior hockey final since 2016.
Gabriel Landeskog injured in Avalanche's game against Florida. He'll miss some time, the team says
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 4 - 6:39 p.m. | Save Story
Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog will miss some time, the Avalanche said, after he was injured and needed to be helped off the ice early in the second period of what became a 2-1 loss in Florida on Sunday night.
Matthews passes Mats Sundin to set Maple Leafs' franchise record with his 421st career goal
Scott Charles, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 3 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews scored twice in the second period against the New York Islanders on Saturday night to pass Mats Sundin and set the franchise record for career goals with 421.
Markstrom stifles Mammoth as Devils defeat Utah 4-1
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's offense fell flat against the Devils after a seven-goal performance in their last game. Michael Carcone scored the Mammoth's only goal as Markstrom totaled 30 saves.
Hockey was already a big deal in Florida. Outdoor games might spark even more growth of the game
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 3 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Panthers forward Brad Marchand remembers a few times when he and the Boston Bruins would play games in the state of Florida and be impressed by what they were hearing from the crowds.
Rangers beat Panthers 5-1 in first outdoor hockey game in Miami. Mika Zibanejad has hat trick
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 2 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Have a day, Mika Zibanejad.
Florida Panthers and New York Rangers bring 'Miami Vice' flair to Winter Classic
Alanis Thames, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 2 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
and, in true South Florida fashion, fashionably late.
Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller makes Team USA's Olympic roster
Cole Bagley and Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller on Friday was named as one of 20 skaters on Team USA's Olympic roster, along with teammate Olli Määttä, who was named to Finland's roster.
Guenther's first career hat trick helps Mammoth race past Islanders
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Dylan Guenther recorded four points as the Mammoth start the new year off with a dominant 7-2 win over the New York Islanders despite being out-shot.
Celebrini joins McDavid, MacKinnon, Crosby on Team Canada's Olympic hockey roster
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 31 - 5:58 p.m. | Save Story
Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old star for the San Jose Sharks, is going to the Winter Olympics.
Tocchet coaches Flyers to 6-3 win over Canucks in return to Vancouver
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 31 - 12:12 a.m. | Save Story
Carl Grundstrom scored the go-ahead goal early in the second period and the Philadelphia Flyers gave coach Rick Tocchet a victory against his former team, beating the Canucks 6-3 on Tuesday night in his return to Vancouver.
Nashville's Stamkos nets 2 goals in 2 minutes to sink Mammoth
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 12:06 a.m. | Save Story
The Predators beat the Mammoth 4-3 on a pair of Steven Stamkos goals despite Guenther's two points.
Matthew Tkachuk practices with Panthers for 1st time this season, indicating game return is near
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 28 - 12:18 p.m. | Save Story
Matthew Tkachuk played hockey on Sunday, which was a jolt of long-awaited good news for the Florida Panthers.
Colorado's Wedgewood records shutout as Avalanche edge Mammoth 1-0
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 10:48 p.m. | Save Story
The Mammoth fell short on the road to the Avalanche in the team's final game before the holiday break. Vitek Vanacek finished with 25 saves while Scott Wedgewood stopped 32 shots on his way to a shutout.
From football to hockey: Nick Saban's new role with the Nashville Predators
Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Nick Saban knows his strengths with seven national championships as a college football coach. He also understands how to put coaches and athletes in the best position to succeed.
SLC Puck podcast: Utah makes OT winner more exciting than necessary
Austin Facer for KSL | Posted Dec. 21 - 11:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Mammoth beat Winnipeg 4–3 in overtime, but somehow managed to make a 3–0 lead feel like a horror movie, nearly blowing their lead in the third period.
Sidney Crosby breaks Penguins scoring record previously held by Mario Lemieux
Dan Scifo, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 21 - 9:19 p.m. | Save Story
As far as Sidney Crosby is concerned, Mario Lemieux is still No. 1 in his book.
Keller comes through in OT to help Utah Mammoth hold off Winnipeg
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 21 - 8:56 p.m. | Save Story
Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist, including a fastbreak game-winner 13 seconds into overtime to help the Utah Mammoth secure a 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday evening at the Delta Center.
Rangers captain J.T. Miller is week to week with an upper-body injury, AP source says
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 21 - 1:08 p.m. | Save Story
New York Rangers captain J.T. Miller is week to week with an upper-body injury, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Blue Jackets add veteran toughness in acquiring forward Mason Marchment in trade with Kraken
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 11:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Columbus Blue Jackets added veteran size and toughness to their roster by acquiring forward Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken in a move completed on Friday night just before the NHL's holiday roster freeze.
Utah's Daniil But notches first career goal, but shorthanded Devils outlast Mammoth 2-1
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:58 p.m. | Save Story
The Mammoth took an early lead off of Daniil But's first career goal but eventually fell to the Devils 2-1 as Markstrom makes 33 saves.
Sabres show signs of character, consistency new GM Kekalainen emphasized in replacing Adams
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Two familiar sounds were missing during the Buffalo Sabres' first game under general manager Jarmo Kekalainen.
Keller, Vejmelka lead Mammoth to 4-1 win over Detroit
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 8:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Mammoth captured their second win of a three-game road trip as they pull away from Detroit late with a 4-1 win over the Red Wings.
Celebrini's spin-o-rama goal helps him become fastest Sharks player to 50 points
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 17 - 12:18 a.m. | Save Story
Macklin Celebrini reached his latest milestone in most impressive fashion.
Back from injury, Rangers' Matt Rempe says he won't be deterred from dropping gloves
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 16 - 4:15 a.m. | Save Story
Matt Rempe kept jabbing away at Ryan Reaves not knowing his left thumb had already broken from getting tangled up in his combatant's jersey during their heavyweight fight.
